Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm T500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm J30 was announced 4 years prior to the Fujifilm T500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 grades vs the Fujifilm T500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Fujifilm FinePix T500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Fujifilm T500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Fujifilm T500
Fujifilm J30 | Fujifilm T500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm J30
Fujifilm T500 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm T500
Fujifilm J30 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T500 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm T500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the Fujifilm T500.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm T500 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and Fujifilm T500.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm T500 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Fujifilm FinePix T500 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $150 | $0 |